The inherent relationship between Israeli sport organizations and political movements has been one of the key identifying marks of Israeli sport. This relationship was successful due to the mutual benefits it provided to the political system and the power centers of the sporting establishment alike. This article maintains that parallel to the ideological and cultural shifts in Israeli society, a new balance of power among sporting institutions was created. This combination has reshaped the relations between sports and politics in Israel.
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